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An invaluable archive of a-n's inspiring publications and critical research, exposing the 'why, what and how' of artist's practice, with an emphasis on artist-led activity and diversity of practice across the UK. Packed with thorough analyses and decisive debate exposing the diversity and complexity of artists' practice now and in the future.
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Current and archive a-n publications including a-n Magazine, a-n Collections and Research papers.
NEW! Realising the value
Dany Louise's report 'Ladders for development’ argues that the visual arts sector should pull together and support small visual arts organisations cut by Arts Council England because they "punch above their weight" and provide vital development of future artists. Six months on, Louise interviews these arts organisations again, to find out how they’ve fared and what their futures hold. Read on »
Ladders for development - Impact of Arts Council England funding cuts on practice-led organisations (May 2011). Read on »
A fair share?
Is there enough funding going to individual artists and are the application processes user-friendly? We asked Dany Louise to examine the current state of play for grants to individual artists from the UK arts councils - including comparators of volumes of artists applying and success rates - to see whether a 'fair share' has been getting into the hands of artists to develop their practice. Read on»
2011 Degrees
Showcases the best art and design degrees shows across the UK. Plus four recent graduates describe their journeys through the tricky months after university; and we present excerpts from this year's Degrees unedited Blogger profiles. Read on »
Sustaining the arts in a harsh climate
A selection of Practical guides, Toolkits, features and commentaries offering advice and support to artists and organisations in the current funding climate. Read on »
Collaborative relationships index
a-n's Collaborative relationships series exposes the working relationships between artists and the wide range of professionals they collaborate with. Running in its current format since 2008 we now have a rich archive of over thirty articles covering hugely varied projects. Read on »
Changing face of artists' employment
Research paper exploring the effect of 2008's economic recession on the livelihoods of artists in terms of access to employment and career opportunities; and raises concerns about how artists' practice is likely to fare in this period of arts austerity. Read on »
a-n Magazine
Read the February 2012 issue here »
This month in arts funding news Dany Louise reports on how ACE funding cuts are impacting on artist-centred organisations; and we re-publish Variant's intelligent commentary on Creative Scotland's vision; in Reviews Maria Fusco selects texts by Liz Buckley, Anneka French, Gabrielle Hoad, Rachel Murray and Travis Riley; Collaborative relationships uncovers Motion Disabled, a digital exploration of the bodies of people who are physically different; Big picture is by Lilah Fowler; and in Debate Cara Courage examines the gender imbalance in the arts workforce and asks if it's really down to women wanting to 'have it all'?
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About publications
a-n's publications are edited by a host of remote and office based staff from across the art world. Read on »
